Copyright © 2018 by The City of Los Angeles. All rights reserved. OPEN ENROLLMENT 2019 Dental Benefits
Copyright © 2018 by The City of Los Angeles. All rights reserved.
OPEN ENROLLMENT 2019
Dental Benefits
Delta Dental Dental options for the City of LA employees
City of LA offers 3 great choices
Your Delta Dental Plan Choices
Preventive PPO DeltaCare® USA
Delta Dental PPOSM
Your smile is covered Delta Dental PPOSM
You can visit any
licensed dentist
Visit a PPO dentist to
save the most.
You won’t be charged
more than your
expected share of the
bill.
Choose PPO to save Crown Claim example: 80% In-Network PPO dentists 50% Out-of-Network dentists
In-Network Out-of-Network
Delta Dental PPOSM
Delta Dental
Premier®
Non-Delta Dental dentist
Dentist charges $1,200 $1,200 $1,200
Plan allowance $700 $900 $900
Your plan pays $560 $450 $450
You pay $140 $450 $750
This is for illustrative purposes only. Assume no maximums or deductibles apply.
Delta Dental PPOSM
PPO dentist Non-PPO dentist
Annual Maximums & Deductibles
None None
Diagnostic & Preventive Cleanings, exams, x-rays*
Plan pays 100%
Plan pays 100%
Basic Services Fillings, root canals, gum treatments, oral surgery
No coverage No coverage
Major Services Crowns, bridges, partials, dentures, implants, orthodontics
No coverage No coverage
Delta Dental PREVENTIVE Plan Covered Services/Copayments
Delta Dental PPOSM
PPO dentist Non-PPO dentist
Diagnostic & Preventive Cleanings, exams, x-rays*
Plan pays 100%
Plan pays 80%
Basic Services Fillings, root canals, gum treatments, oral surgery
Plan pays 80%
Plan pays 80%
Cast restorations Crowns, inlays, onlays
Plan pays 80%
Plan pays 50%
Major Services partials, dentures, implants, orthodontics
Plan pays 50%
Plan pays 50%
Delta Dental PPO Plan Covered Services/Copayments
Delta Dental PPOSM
PPO dentist Non-PPO dentist
Annual Deductible *waived on D&P services
$25 per person $75per family
$50 per person $150 per family
Annual Maximum *D&P services do not apply
$1,500 per person $1,500 per person
Orthodontic lifetime maximum
$1,500 per person $1,500 per person
Delta Dental PPO Plan Deductibles and Maximums
Cost Estimator Budget for dental expenses with personalized estimates
Personalized. Estimates are based on
your benefits, including maximums and
deductibles.
Insightful. Compare the cost of the
same procedure at different dentists.
Economical. See how choosing an in-
network dentist can help you save.
Available on desktop and mobile
It’s easy to plan for dental expenses
Pre-treatment estimate
Ask your dentist for an
estimate Dentist sends details to
Delta Dental You and your dentist receive a cost estimate
Your smile is covered Delta Dental PPOSM
You don’t need an ID card to
check in.
We’ll coordinate dual coverage.
Create an Online Services
account to check your benefits
and claims online.
DeltaCare® USA
Choose a primary care dentist from the
DeltaCare USA network
Visit your primary care dentist to receive
benefits
Pay set copayment (if any) for covered
procedures
No deductibles or maximums
Adult & Children Orthodontic Coverage
Comprehensive coverage DeltaCare® USA: a prepaid, fixed copayment plan
If you need specialty
care, your primary care
dentist will refer you
Your primary care dentist
requests authorization
for specialty services
Plan includes out-of-
network coverage for
emergencies
Specialty and emergency coverage DeltaCare® USA
How DeltaCare® USA works Getting dental care is easy
Choose a primary care dentist online or by phone
Make an appointment
Visit the dentist
Pay your copayment (if any)
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What’s covered? Your DeltaCare® USA plan
Deductibles and maximums
None
Diagnostic and preventive services
Cleanings $0
Exams $0
Bitewing x-rays $0
Basic Services
Amalgam fillings $0
Composite fillings-anterior $0 - $75
Extractions $45 - $75
Root Canals $45 - $205
Root Planing & Scaling $0 - $90
Major Services
Crown $55 - $195
Partials/dentures $80 - $170
Implant Not covered
All about braces DeltaCare® USA
Orthodontic coverage for children
and adults
All phases of orthodontic treatment
are covered
Pre- and post- records
Tooth extractions
Coverage for in-progress treatment
What’s covered? (continued) Your DeltaCare® USA plan
Comprehensive orthodontic treatment
Children
$1,000 copayment
$200 pre- treatment cost
$70 post-treatments cost
$275 retention (retainers)
Adults
$1,350 copayment
$200 pre- treatment cost
$70 post-treatments cost
$275 retention (retainers)
Compare Dental Plans
Delta Dental
Preventive
DeltaCare® USA
DHMO
Delta Dental
PPO
Features a network of providers Yes Yes Yes
Offers flexibility to use any dentist Yes No Yes
Covers preventive care Yes Yes Yes
Covers basic and major services No Yes Yes
Covers implants Yes No No
Calendar year deductible No No Yes
Annual maximum benefit No No Yes
Emergency care outside provider
network
No Yes – up to $100
per incident
Yes
Orthodontic Coverage for children No Yes Yes
Orthodontic Coverage for Adults No Yes No
MEMBER RESOURCES
Check your benefits information online
Search for a network dentist in your area
Check your plan details: eligibility,
covered services and level of benefits.
Look up claim statements for recent
dental visits.
View or print your ID card.
Estimate the cost of your next procedure.
Submit questions to Customer Service.
Check out the website
Find a network dentist Use the online dentist search
1. Go to deltadentalins.com
and log in.
2. Select Find a Dentist.
3. Choose your Plan PPO or
DeltaCare® USA
4. Search by name, address,
landmark, city or ZIP
code.
5. Get a map and driving
directions.
Go mobile Visit the mobile-optimized site or download the app
Find a dentist
Coverage details
Electronic ID card
Cost estimator
Musical timer
Mobile-optimized site ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Delta Dental app ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Visit the mobile-optimized site on your smartphone at deltadentalins.com, or download the Delta Dental app from Google Play or the App Store.
Learn about dental health
• 100+ articles on everything from
acid reflux to x-rays
• Short videos
• Tooth-friendly recipes
• Quizzes to assess your dental risks
Online wellness resources
mysmileway.com
Get help by phone or online
Call us toll-free
PPO/Preventive – 800-765-6003
DCUSA – 800-422-4234
Speak to a Customer Service
representative Monday through Friday,
5 am to 5 pm Pacific time
Ask online: Go to deltadentalins.com >
Contact Us > Delta Dental of California
> Customer Service Form
Contact Customer Service
We’re pleased to take your questions
Thank you for your time